Hands-on Mechanical Fitter - Valves, Gearboxes & Pumps

Kempe Engineering; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempe Engineering Geelong is seeking a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join our Moon Street branch in a full-time permanent role. This hands-on position offers variety, including valve overhauls, gearbox fault-finding, and machining on lathes and mills.

You will be part of a small, skilled team that values precision, safety, and teamwork, with opportunities to train apprentices and contribute to process improvements. This role is based in Geelong with potential shutdown work at client sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as a tradesperson in a workshop and site maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Knowledge of trade quality requirements

Responsibilities

• Working safely and productively every day
• Overhauling and repairing process and control valves
• Overhauling and repairing gearboxes and pumps
• Repairing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
• General mechanical fault finding and fitting
• Machining on manual lathes, mills, borers and drills
• Being an active member of a small team of skilled tradespeople
• Following JSEAs and SOPs, completing workshop activities to specification, on time and in line with QA
• Occasional site work and regular shutdowns at client sites
• Mentor apprentices and contribute ideas to improve procedures

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Valve overhaul

Gearbox repair

Reading drawings

Job description

Kempe Engineering Geelong is seeking a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join our Moon Street branch in a full-time permanent role. This hands-on position offers variety, including valve overhauls, gearbox fault-finding, and machining on lathes and mills.

You will be part of a small, skilled team that values precision, safety, and teamwork, with opportunities to train apprentices and contribute to process improvements. This role is based in Geelong with potential shutdown work at client sites.